Job summary
We are looking for someone with a keen interest in health inequalities and barriers to accessing healthcare services. The post holder will be responsible for researching and identifying barriers using a range of tools and datasets for the populations we serve and working with others to develop solutions and innovative practices to reduce those barriers.
You will be expected to manage delivery of specified complex project/s across all sites and areas of the organisation. These may be against a defined timescale such as implementation of the Targeted Lung Health Check programme, and/or within set budgetary limits.
Management and monitoring of progress of the Project(s) will be conducted through a relevant Project Plan, with such management and monitoring being linked to key milestones and targets, which could be set nationally and/or locally. Establishment of Project Sub-Groups including key stakeholders will be required by the post holder and they will co-ordinate the work of such Sub-Groups, monitoring the progress of their work against relevant Project Plans.
This is a new role in the Trust and encompasses a varied remit relating to cancer MDT Streamlining, cancer Pathway Analysis, health inequalities identification and implementation of the Trusts Targeted Lung Health Check project by April 2025.
Main duties of the job
Working with key stakeholders, develop and agree a clear programme plan to include implementation of Optimal pathways, Timed pathways, MDT Streamlining (including implementation of Standards of Care) and implementation of the Targeted Lung Health Check Programme with measurable outcomes and benefits to support the transformation of cancer services
Identify and effectively engage appropriate internal and external Project stakeholders, establishing effective links for the purpose of communicating the aim(s) of the Project, creating a liaison network where necessary, and overcoming any resistance
To obtain, create, analyse, manipulate and evaluate data from a range of sources so that information is produced to support identification of inequalities or carriers to accessing healthcare, project(s) delivery and decision making.
Responsible for ensuring an appropriate communication infrastructure, for dissemination of relevant information, both internally and externally.
Communicate progress of the Projects, measured against the Project Plan, in accordance with the required frequency. Communication could be with a range of Organisations and/or individuals, e.g. Department of Health, Board of Directors, Cancer Alliance, Macmillan, Executive Board, Corporate Directors, internal Project Board, Managers, Staff and patient groups, and facilitated through a combination of performance monitoring pro-forma, ad-hoc reports both written and verbal and appropriate presentations.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/managerat interview stage.
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityou application at the earliest opportunity.
The role will be based in Scarborough Hospital but with a requirement to travel to other hospital sites and meeting locations throughout the region
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, thisremainsour best defence to protect our patients,ourselvesand everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityou application at the earliest opportunity.
The role will be based in Scarborough Hospital but with a requirement to travel to other hospital sites and meeting locations throughout the region
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, thisremainsour best defence to protect our patients,ourselvesand everyone else.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Project Management knowledge, techniques and tools, either acquired through a postgraduate qualification (e.g. PRINCE II) or via experience of managing and completing complex projects
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level, including modules in managing change
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of service development and project management in a specialist area
- Knowledge of the NHS Core20PLUS5 approach to health inequalities
- Experience of managing and delivering change effectively on complex projects
- Experience of managing complex projects
- Experience of using Quality Improvement tools and techniques to support project delivery and sustainability
- Expert knowledge of MS Excel to enable creation, manipulation and analysis of datasets
- Knowledge of the NHS Long Term Plan
- Experience and competent in using word processing and presentation to effectively report and present complex information
- Experience of undertaking complex surveys relating to projects
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS acute hospital
- Experience of working on complex and multiple projects including a wide range of stakeholders
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Project Management knowledge, techniques and tools, either acquired through a postgraduate qualification (e.g. PRINCE II) or via experience of managing and completing complex projects
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level, including modules in managing change
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of service development and project management in a specialist area
- Knowledge of the NHS Core20PLUS5 approach to health inequalities
- Experience of managing and delivering change effectively on complex projects
- Experience of managing complex projects
- Experience of using Quality Improvement tools and techniques to support project delivery and sustainability
- Expert knowledge of MS Excel to enable creation, manipulation and analysis of datasets
- Knowledge of the NHS Long Term Plan
- Experience and competent in using word processing and presentation to effectively report and present complex information
- Experience of undertaking complex surveys relating to projects
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS acute hospital
- Experience of working on complex and multiple projects including a wide range of stakeholders
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
